So, I have a lot of time to think, and read. Lots of books hanging around the house, some more or less interesting than others. She has some good taste, my friend (a Sandman omnibus, some Marianne Moore, and a lot of Graham Greene. She has the Harry Potter series, too, but she tends to... Continue Reading →

Every kid who grows up with a clothes washing machine has wanted to get in one while it's on.  This has nothing to do with wanting to be clean (since universally, kids tend to hate baths.  What is that about, getting naked?  Wanting to have control over things that we are not yet old enough... Continue Reading →

There is a burka effect in winter for humans.  How many times have we been approached:  "Hello!" they say, then seeing who it is under the scarves and hat, realize we are not who they think we are.  We seem to have doubles, everywhere, because we are reduced to our ski caps and winter coats.... Continue Reading →